f | # The First Epistle General of Peter | f | # The First Epistle General of Peter |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontu | | 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontu |
| s, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, | | s, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, |
| 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification | | 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification |
| of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grac | | of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grac |
| e unto you, and peace, be multiplied. | | e unto you, and peace, be multiplied. |
| 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his | | 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his |
| abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of | | abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of |
| Jesus Christ from the dead, | | Jesus Christ from the dead, |
| 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, rese | | 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, rese |
| rved in heaven for you, | | rved in heaven for you, |
| 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be reve | | 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be reve |
| aled in the last time. | | aled in the last time. |
| 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in hea | | 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in hea |
| viness through manifold temptations: | | viness through manifold temptations: |
| 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that peris | | 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that peris |
| heth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and gl | | heth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and gl |
| ory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: | | ory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: |
| 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believi | | 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believi |
| ng, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: | | ng, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: |
n | 9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. | n | 9 Receiving the object of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. |
| 10 Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who pr | | 10 Concerning which salvation the prophets, who prophesied of the grace bestowed |
| ophesied of the grace that should come unto you: | | upon you, inquired and searched diligently: |
| 11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them | | 11 Searching what time and what manner of salvation the Spirit of Christ which w |
| did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glo | | as in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, a |
| ry that should follow. | | nd the glory which should follow. |
| 12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did min | | 12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did min |
| ister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the | | ister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the |
| gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the ang | | gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the ang |
| els desire to look into. | | els desire to look into. |
| 13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for t | | 13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for t |
| he grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; | | he grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; |
| 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts | | 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts |
| in your ignorance: | | in your ignorance: |
| 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conve | | 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conve |
| rsation; | | rsation; |
| 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. | | 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. |
| 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth accordin | | 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth accordin |
| g to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: | | g to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: |
| 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as si | | 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as si |
| lver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathe | | lver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathe |
| rs; | | rs; |
| 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and witho | | 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and witho |
| ut spot: | | ut spot: |
| 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manif | | 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manif |
| est in these last times for you, | | est in these last times for you, |
| 21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him | | 21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him |
| glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. | | glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. |
| 22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit un | | 22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit un |
| to unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure hear | | to unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure hear |
| t fervently: | | t fervently: |
| 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word | | 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word |
| of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. | | of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. |
| 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. T | | 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. T |
| he grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: | | he grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: |
| 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the | | 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the |
| gospel is preached unto you. | | gospel is preached unto you. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, | | 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, |
| and all evil speakings, | | and all evil speakings, |
| 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereb | | 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereb |
| y: | | y: |
| 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. | | 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. |
| 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen o | | 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen o |
| f God, and precious, | | f God, and precious, |
| 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, | | 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, |
| to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. | | to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. |
| 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief | | 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief |
| corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confou | | corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confou |
| nded. | | nded. |
n | 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobe | n | 7 Unto you therefore who believe he is precious: but unto them who are disobedie |
| dient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the | | nt, who stumble at the word through disobedience, whereunto they were appointed, |
| corner, | | a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence, |
| 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at | | 8 For the stone which the builders disallowed is become the head of the corner. |
| the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. | | |
| 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar | | 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar |
| people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of | | people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of |
| darkness into his marvellous light: | | darkness into his marvellous light: |
| 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which ha | | 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which ha |
| d not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. | | d not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. |
| 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly | | 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly |
| lusts, which war against the soul; | | lusts, which war against the soul; |
n | 12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak | n | 12 Having your conduct honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak again |
| against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, | | st you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glori |
| glorify God in the day of visitation. | | fy God in the day of visitation. |
| 13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it b | | 13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it b |
| e to the king, as supreme; | | e to the king, as supreme; |
| 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of ev | | 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of ev |
| ildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. | | ildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. |
| 15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ign | | 15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ign |
| orance of foolish men: | | orance of foolish men: |
| 16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the | | 16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the |
| servants of God. | | servants of God. |
| 17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. | | 17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. |
| 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and | | 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and |
| gentle, but also to the froward. | | gentle, but also to the froward. |
| 19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suf | | 19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suf |
| fering wrongfully. | | fering wrongfully. |
| 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take | | 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take |
| it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, | | it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, |
| this is acceptable with God. | | this is acceptable with God. |
| 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leavin | | 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leavin |
| g us an example, that ye should follow his steps: | | g us an example, that ye should follow his steps: |
| 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: | | 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: |
| 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened | | 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened |
| not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: | | not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: |
| 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being de | | 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being de |
| ad to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. | | ad to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. |
| 25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and | | 25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and |
| Bishop of your souls. | | Bishop of your souls. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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n | 1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey n | n | 1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey n |
| ot the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wi | | ot the word, they also may without the word be won by the conduct of the wives; |
| ves; | | |
| 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. | | 2 While they behold your chaste conduct coupled with fear. |
| 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and o | | 3 Let your adorning be not that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and weari |
| f wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; | | ng of gold, or putting on of apparel; |
| 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, e | | 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, e |
| ven the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of gre | | ven the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of gre |
| at price. | | at price. |
n | 5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, | n | 5 For after this manner in old times the holy women, who trusted in God, adorned |
| adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: | | themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: |
| 6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long | | 6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long |
| as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. | | as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. |
| 7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour u | | 7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour u |
| nto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grac | | nto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grac |
| e of life; that your prayers be not hindered. | | e of life; that your prayers be not hindered. |
| 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as bret | | 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as bret |
| hren, be pitiful, be courteous: | | hren, be pitiful, be courteous: |
| 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing | | 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing |
| ; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. | | ; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. |
| 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue fro | | 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue fro |
| m evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: | | m evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: |
| 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. | | 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. |
| 12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto t | | 12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto t |
| heir prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. | | heir prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. |
| 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? | | 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? |
| 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid | | 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid |
| of their terror, neither be troubled; | | of their terror, neither be troubled; |
n | 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answ | n | 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answ |
| er to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meeknes | | er with meekness and fear to every man that asketh of you a reason for the hope |
| s and fear: | | that is in you: |
| 16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoe | | 16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoe |
| rs, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. | | rs, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ. |
| 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, th | | 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, th |
| an for evil doing. | | an for evil doing. |
n | 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he | n | 18 For Christ also once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, being put to |
| might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Sp | | death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit, that he might bring us to God: |
| irit: | | |
| 19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; | | 19 For which cause also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; |
| 20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in | | 20 Some of whom were disobedient in the days of Noah, while the longsuffering of |
| the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight so | | God waited, while the ark was preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were |
| uls were saved by water. | | saved by water. |
| 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting | | 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting |
| away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, | | away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, |
| ) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: | | ) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: |
| 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorit | | 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorit |
| ies and powers being made subject unto him. | | ies and powers being made subject unto him. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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n | 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves lik | n | 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves lik |
| ewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased fro | | ewise with the same mind: for you who hath suffered in the flesh should cease fr |
| m sin; | | om sin; |
| 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts o | | 2 That you no longer the rest of your time in the flesh should live to the lusts |
| f men, but to the will of God. | | of men, but to the will of God. |
| 3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the G | | 3 For the time past of life may suffice to have wrought the will of the Gentiles |
| entiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, ba | | , when ye walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetin |
| nquetings, and abominable idolatries: | | gs, and abominable idolatries: |
| 4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of | | 4 Wherein they speak evil of you, thinking it strange that you run not with them |
| riot, speaking evil of you: | | to the same excess of riot: |
| 5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. | | 5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. |
n | 6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that th | n | 6 Because of this is the gospel preached to them who are dead, that they might b |
| ey might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in t | | e judged according to men in the flesh, but live in the spirit according to the |
| he spirit. | | will of God. |
| 7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto pr | | 7 But to you the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch |
| ayer. | | unto prayer. |
| 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall | | 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity preven |
| cover the multitude of sins. | | teth a multitude of sins. |
| 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. | | 9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. |
| 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another | | 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another |
| , as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. | | , as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. |
n | 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, l | n | 11 If any man speak, let him speak as an oracle of God; if any man minister, let |
| et him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be g | | him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glo |
| lorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. | | rified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. A |
| Amen. | | men. |
| 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, | | 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, |
| as though some strange thing happened unto you: | | as though some strange thing happened unto you: |
| 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when | | 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when |
| his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. | | his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. |
| 14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of g | | 14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of g |
| lory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on you | | lory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on you |
| r part he is glorified. | | r part he is glorified. |
| 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, o | | 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, o |
| r as a busybody in other men's matters. | | r as a busybody in other men's matters. |
| 16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glo | | 16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glo |
| rify God on this behalf. | | rify God on this behalf. |
| 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it | | 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it |
| first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God | | first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God |
| ? | | ? |
| 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinne | | 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinne |
| r appear? | | r appear? |
| 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keepin | | 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keepin |
| g of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. | | g of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness o | | 1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness o |
| f the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revea | | f the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revea |
| led: | | led: |
| 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by | | 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by |
| constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; | | constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; |
| 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. | | 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. |
| 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory th | | 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory th |
| at fadeth not away. | | at fadeth not away. |
| 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be sub | | 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be sub |
| ject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, | | ject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, |
| and giveth grace to the humble. | | and giveth grace to the humble. |
| 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt yo | | 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt yo |
| u in due time: | | u in due time: |
| 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. | | 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. |
| 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, wa | | 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, wa |
| lketh about, seeking whom he may devour: | | lketh about, seeking whom he may devour: |
| 9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are acco | | 9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are acco |
| mplished in your brethren that are in the world. | | mplished in your brethren that are in the world. |
| 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ | | 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ |
| Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengt | | Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengt |
| hen, settle you. | | hen, settle you. |
| 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. | | 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefl | | 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefl |
| y, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand | | y, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand |
| . | | . |
t | 13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and s | t | 13 They at Babylon, elected together with you, salute you; and so doth Marcus my |
| o doth Marcus my son. | | son. |
| 14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are i | | 14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are i |
| n Christ Jesus. Amen. | | n Christ Jesus. Amen. |
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